Saltpetre Cave - Carter Caves SP, KY, US
N 38° 22.612 W 083° 07.415
17S E 314503 N 4249765
Located in Carter Caves State Park
Waymark Code: WMTQ8M
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
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Saltpeter Cave is considered by many historians to be the site of the earliest industry in the area. The cave was used during the War of 1812 as a source of the major ingredient in making gunpowder, Saltpetre, and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Discover a fascinating segment of Kentucky’s history as you take a step back in time over 200 years ago. Tour information: approximately 60 minutes, 1/2-mile long, flat walking, some stooping, approximately 30 stairs. Lantern tours of the cave are also offered several times a week. Tours available Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Type of Land: State Park
Managed By: KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
Contact Info: chriso.perry@ky.gov
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Karst Cave
Contains Stalactites: no
Contains Stalagmites: no
Contains Bats: yes
Price of Admission: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
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